Course abbreviation: BMedSc + Course code: 0041
The Bachelor of Medical Science provides students with an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of an aspect of medical science and to pursue the study of this field through research.
During the medical course, students may be permitted to undertake a Bachelor of Medical Science. Selected students at the end of the third, fourth or fifth year of the six-year MB BS course or students who have successfully completed at least the first two and one-half years of the five- year MB BS course may take leave from the medical course to pursue special studies in a discipline area offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences in order to qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc). During the 12-month period, students will undertake research activities supervised through a department of the faculty and complete a minor thesis. Students resume the MB BS course after completion of the BMedSc year. The BMedSc degree is normally awarded at honours standard only.
An applicant for admission to candidature should have a good overall academic record and, in addition, as a condition of entry, have achieved a credit grade in the area in which BMedSc studies are to be taken. An applicant with less than a credit may also be admitted to candidature if there are circumstances considered special by the faculty. Students admitted to this course are eligible to apply for a scholarship for the duration of the course.
Assessment procedures generally consist of approximately 70 per cent awarded for thesis evaluation and 30 per cent for seminars, examinations, essays and continuous assessment. Minor variations to these relative weightings may occur in different departments.
Students should note that degree regulations are the formal prescription of the requirements to complete a degree and it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the requirements are understood.
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